Places of worship protections in disorderly conduct ordinance
At a glance
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- What: ordinance (C2) amending sections 9:61 and 9:62 of Chapter 108 (Disorderly Conduct) of the city code to add protections for people entering or leaving places of worship from assault, threats, harassment or intimidation, and from obstruction that causes reasonable fear.
- Where it stands: approved by voice vote on 2026-10-19; Ghazi Edwin and Watson asked to be added as co-sponsors.
- Next: not stated in the captions.
Key points
- Radina co-sponsored and cited recent attacks on houses of worship in Michigan and a similar New York measure; Mayor Taylor led the effort.
- Council members referred to years of protests outside Beth Israel Congregation and said the ordinance protects every faith while respecting peaceful protest.
- Mayor Taylor said it expands the definition of disorderly conduct and criminalizes interference with access to worship that produces reasonable fear.
Sources
- Council agenda: https://a2gov.legistar1.com/a2gov/meetings/2026/10/14161_A_City_Council_26-10-19_Meeting_Agenda.pdf
- Video page: 2026-10-19 - City Council
Discussion time
About 8 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 - City Council | 8 |
Log
- 2026-10-19 - City Council - Council discussion (about 8 minutes, no public testimony); approved by voice vote.
- 2026-11-05 - City Council Meeting - Ordinance ORD-26-31 (disorderly conduct amendments) appears on the November 5 agenda for a public hearing. No vote yet.
- 2026-11-05 - City Council Meeting - ORD-26-31 (Chapter 108, interference with places of worship) adopted on second reading.
2026-11-05 - City Council Meeting
- Public hearing and second reading; approved, adding a 50-foot buffer around places of worship.